What a ‘right to disconnect’ from work could look like in the UK: With tech and flexible-working, the boundaries between work and home have become blurred. bbernard/Shutterstock The UK’s new government has promised to take action to “promote a positive work-life balance for all workers”, and to prevent homes “turning into 24/7 offices”. The risk …
Georgia: ‘foreign agent law’ protests show disconnect between pro-Moscow government and west-leaning population: The Georgian government has been forced to withdraw its controversial “foreign agent” law after days of mass protests against what many saw as Russian-inspired legislation which would limit press freedom, making its chances of ever joining the European Union near impossible. Over …
There’s a disconnect between research and urban planning in Africa: how to fix it: Cairo Photo credit should read PATRICK BAZ/AFP via Getty Images The African continent is fast on its way to becoming one of the world’s largest urban hubs. This has spawned growing interest in African urbanisation by both researchers and policy makers. …
How our phones disconnect us when we’re together: Shutterstock/WAYHOME studio Smartphones have changed the world. A quick glance around any street or communal space shows how dominant our favourite digital devices have become. We are familiar with the sight of groups of teenagers not talking, but eagerly composing messages and posts on their screens. Or …
Disconnect between business and state contributed to Marikana massacre: Ambiguity of the transformation rules made it possible for mining companies to renege on their commitments Shutterstock The Marikana massacre, in which 34 striking mineworkers were shot dead by police on 16 August 2012, was a tragic and historic event in South Africa. A judicial commission …